Indian Geography

111. Consider the following pairs: Region Well-known for the productio

Consider the following pairs:

RegionWell-known for the production of
1. KinnaurAreca nut
2. MewatMango
3. CoromandelSoya bean

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

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The correct answer is D) None. Let’s examine each pair:
1. Kinnaur: Kinnaur district in Himachal Pradesh is famous for apples, grapes, and apricots. Areca nut (supari) is predominantly grown in coastal regions of South India and parts of Northeast India. This pair is incorrectly matched.
2. Mewat: Mewat region spans parts of Haryana and Rajasthan and is primarily an agricultural area known for crops like wheat, barley, mustard, and also dairy farming. It is not particularly known for large-scale mango production compared to traditional mango-growing belts in India. This pair is incorrectly matched.
3. Coromandel: The Coromandel Coast is the southeastern coast of India. While agriculture is practiced, it is not primarily known for large-scale soya bean production. Soya bean cultivation is concentrated in states like Madhya Pradesh (often called the “Soya State”), Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. This pair is incorrectly matched.
Geographical regions are often known for specific agricultural products based on climate, soil conditions, and traditional practices. Knowing the primary produce of different regions in India is relevant for geography and economics.
Areca nut cultivation is significant in states like Karnataka, Kerala, Assam, and Meghalaya. Major mango-producing states include Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Bihar, and Maharashtra. Madhya Pradesh is the largest producer of soya bean in India.

112. Consider the following pairs : Hills : Region 1. Cardamom Hills : Coro

Consider the following pairs :
Hills : Region
1. Cardamom Hills : Coromandel Coast
2. Kaimur Hills : Konkan Coast
3. Mahadeo Hills : Central India
4. Mikir Hills : North-East India
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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Pair 3 (Mahadeo Hills : Central India) and Pair 4 (Mikir Hills : North-East India) are correctly matched.
The question tests knowledge of the geographical location of various hill ranges in India.
Pair 1 is incorrect; Cardamom Hills are part of the Southern Western Ghats, located in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, while the Coromandel Coast is the southeastern coast of India. Pair 2 is incorrect; Kaimur Hills are part of the Vindhya Range located primarily in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand, while the Konkan Coast is the western coastline stretching across Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka. Mahadeo Hills are part of the Satpura Range in Madhya Pradesh, which is indeed in Central India. Mikir Hills are located in Assam and are part of the Meghalaya Plateau/Purvanchal ranges, which are in North-East India.

113. Consider the following pairs : Wetlands Confluence of rivers

Consider the following pairs :

WetlandsConfluence of rivers
1. Harike WetlandsConfluence of Beas and Satluj/Sutlej
2. Keoladeo Ghana National ParkConfluence of Banas and Chambal
3. Kolleru LakeConfluence of Musi and Krishna

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

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Pair 1 is correctly matched. Harike Wetlands are located at the confluence of the Beas and Satluj rivers in Punjab.
The question tests knowledge of the geographical locations of prominent Indian wetlands and national parks relative to river systems.
Pair 2 is incorrect; Keoladeo Ghana National Park in Rajasthan is fed by the Ban Ganga and Gambhir rivers, not the Banas and Chambal rivers. Pair 3 is incorrect; Kolleru Lake in Andhra Pradesh is located between the deltas of the Godavari and Krishna rivers, not specifically at the confluence of the Musi and Krishna (Musi is a tributary of Krishna, but the lake’s location is described by its position relative to the deltas).

114. Consider the following rivers : 1. Barak 2. Lohit 3. Subansiri Wh

Consider the following rivers :

  • 1. Barak
  • 2. Lohit
  • 3. Subansiri

Which of the above flows/flow through Arunachal Pradesh?

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The question asks which of the listed rivers flow through Arunachal Pradesh. Let’s examine each river:
1. Barak: The Barak River is a major river in Northeast India. It originates in Manipur and flows through Nagaland and Assam in India before entering Bangladesh, where it merges with the Surma and Kushiyara rivers. It does not flow through Arunachal Pradesh.
2. Lohit: The Lohit River is a tributary of the Brahmaputra River. It originates in Tibet and flows through Arunachal Pradesh (in the eastern part, forming the easternmost part of the Brahmaputra basin in India) before joining the Brahmaputra in Assam. It flows through Arunachal Pradesh.
3. Subansiri: The Subansiri River is another major tributary of the Brahmaputra. It also originates in Tibet and flows through Arunachal Pradesh (in the central part) before joining the Brahmaputra in Assam. It flows through Arunachal Pradesh.
– The Lohit and Subansiri rivers are tributaries of the Brahmaputra that flow through Arunachal Pradesh.
– The Barak River flows through Manipur, Nagaland, and Assam before entering Bangladesh.
Arunachal Pradesh is known as the “land of the dawn-lit mountains” and has numerous rivers and tributaries, many originating from the Himalayas. The Brahmaputra itself enters India in Arunachal Pradesh (where it is known as Siang) before being joined by tributaries like Lohit and Dibang and then flowing into Assam.

115. Which of the following have coral reefs? 1. Andaman and Nicobar Isla

Which of the following have coral reefs?

  • 1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
  • 2. Gulf of Kachchh
  • 3. Gulf of Mannar
  • 4. Sunderbans

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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The question asks which of the listed locations in India have coral reefs.
1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are surrounded by extensive coral reefs, including fringing reefs, barrier reefs, and platform reefs. This is a major coral reef area in India.
2. Gulf of Kachchh: The Gulf of Kachchh in Gujarat is home to coral reefs, notably within the Marine National Park.
3. Gulf of Mannar: The Gulf of Mannar, located between India and Sri Lanka, contains extensive coral reefs and is designated as a Marine National Park and Biosphere Reserve to protect its rich biodiversity, including corals.
4. Sunderbans: The Sunderbans, located in the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta, is primarily known for its vast mangrove forests and unique estuarine ecosystem. While some isolated patches or associated fauna might exist, it is not characterized by significant coral reefs like the other three locations. Coral reefs typically thrive in clear, warm, shallow waters with low sediment load, conditions not typical of the muddy, dynamic delta environment of the Sunderbans.
– India has significant coral reef areas in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Gulf of Kachchh, and Gulf of Mannar.
– The Sunderbans is primarily a mangrove ecosystem, not known for coral reefs.
Other areas with coral reefs in India include the Lakshadweep Islands (atolls) and some patches along the mainland coast. Coral reefs are important marine ecosystems providing habitats for diverse marine life and protecting coastlines. They are sensitive to environmental changes like climate change, pollution, and unsustainable fishing practices.

116. Consider the following pairs : 1. Dampa Tiger Reserve : Mizoram

Consider the following pairs :

1. Dampa Tiger Reserve: Mizoram
2. Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary: Sikkim
3. Saramati Peak: Nagaland

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

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The correct answer is C.
Pair 1: Dampa Tiger Reserve is located in Mizoram. This pair is correctly matched. Pair 2: Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Tripura, not Sikkim. This pair is incorrectly matched. Pair 3: Saramati Peak is the highest peak in Nagaland, located on the border with Myanmar. This pair is correctly matched. Therefore, only pairs 1 and 3 are correctly matched.
Dampa Tiger Reserve is part of Project Tiger. Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary is important for its biodiversity, including primates. Saramati Peak is part of the Naga Hills and is known for its snow cover during winter.

117. Which one of the following pairs of islands is separated from each oth

Which one of the following pairs of islands is separated from each other by the ‘Ten Degree Channel’?

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The Ten Degree Channel is a body of water that separates the Andaman Islands to the north and the Nicobar Islands to the south in the Bay of Bengal.
Geographically, this channel lies roughly along the 10° North latitude line. It is a significant geographical feature dividing the two major island groups of India’s Andaman and Nicobar archipelago.
Other significant channels in the region include the Eight Degree Channel (separating Minicoy island of Lakshadweep from the Maldives) and the Great Channel (separating Great Nicobar from Sumatra, Indonesia). The Sunda Strait separates the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra.

118. Consider the following pairs : Tribe : State 1. Limboo (Limbu) : Sik

Consider the following pairs :
Tribe : State

  • 1. Limboo (Limbu) : Sikkim
  • 2. Karbi : Himachal Pradesh
  • 3. Dongaria Kondh : Odisha
  • 4. Bonda : Tamil Nadu

Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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The correctly matched pairs are 1 (Limboo in Sikkim) and 3 (Dongaria Kondh in Odisha). Pair 2 (Karbi in Himachal Pradesh) and Pair 4 (Bonda in Tamil Nadu) are incorrectly matched.
Limboo (Limbu) people are native to the Himalayan region, including Sikkim, Nepal, and parts of India (West Bengal, Assam). Karbi people are primarily concentrated in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam and also found in Meghalaya. Dongaria Kondh are a PVTG (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group) residing in the Niyamgiri hills of Odisha. Bonda, another PVTG, inhabit the remote hilly areas of the Malkangiri district of Odisha.
Knowledge of the geographical distribution of major tribes across India is important for general awareness, particularly for regions with high tribal populations. The classification of tribal groups often considers factors like language, culture, location, and vulnerability status (like PVTGs).

119. Consider the following crops: 1. Cotton 2. Groundnut 3. Rice 4. W

Consider the following crops:

  • 1. Cotton
  • 2. Groundnut
  • 3. Rice
  • 4. Wheat

Which of these are Kharif crops?

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The correct answer is C) 1, 2 and 3. Cotton, Groundnut, and Rice are all Kharif crops.
Kharif crops, also known as monsoon crops, are sown at the beginning of the southwest monsoon season (typically June-July) and harvested at the end of the monsoon season (typically September-October). Rice, cotton, and groundnut are prominent examples of Kharif crops in India. Wheat is a Rabi crop, sown in winter and harvested in spring/summer.
Other examples of Kharif crops include Maize, Jowar, Bajra, Tur (Arhar), Moong, Urad, Jute, Soybean, etc. Rabi crops are sown after the monsoon (October-December) and harvested in spring (April-May); examples include Wheat, Barley, Gram, Rapeseed and Mustard, Lentil, etc. There is also a short season called Zaid during summer for crops like watermelon, cucumber, and vegetables.

120. Consider the following statements: Natural gas occurs in the Gondwan

Consider the following statements:

  • Natural gas occurs in the Gondwana beds.
  • Mica occurs in abundance in Kodarma.
  • Dharwars are famous for petroleum.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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The correct answer is B) 2 only. Only statement 2 is correct.
Statement 1 is incorrect; natural gas in India is primarily found in sedimentary basins associated with tertiary rock formations and offshore areas, not significantly in the older Gondwana beds, which are known for coal. Statement 2 is correct; Kodarma in Jharkhand is historically a major mica mining region and is known for abundant mica deposits. Statement 3 is incorrect; Dharwar system rocks are very old metamorphic and sedimentary formations rich in metallic minerals like iron ore, manganese, gold, etc., not petroleum, which is found in younger sedimentary basins.
Gondwana beds represent a major geological formation containing about 98% of India’s coal reserves. Petroleum and natural gas resources are concentrated in regions like the Assam Shelf, Bombay High, Krishna-Godavari Basin, Cauvery Basin, etc. The Dharwar system is part of the Indian Shield and contains some of India’s most important mineral deposits.
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